Fair Share Political Director
Background
Fair Share stands for an America where everyone gets their fair share, pays their fair share, and does their fair share; and where everybody plays by the same rules. We organize everyday people to stand up and take action when the rules are rigged to favor the wealthy and powerful, or when big corporations cheat the system. And, we help elect leaders who will fight for opportunity for all of us to succeed—and help defeat those who stand in the way.
Fair Share builds power in key places across the country by running year-round issue campaigns. We reach ordinary, middle and working class people with our message about economic fairness and democracy, and leverage their support into wins on policy. We prioritize campaigns that can provide short-term victories while simultaneously moving a larger, progressive agenda forward.
Fair Share seeks a Political Director to build the organization’s profile and programs.
The Political Director will:
- Manage and strengthen Fair Share’s role in various national issue-based and electoral coalitions. Look for opportunities for Fair Share to lead projects within these coalitions, and work together with our allies and partners. Liaison with the White House, Congress, and other administrative agencies.
- Lead fundraising efforts including foundation, donor and contract fundraising.
- Work with the Program Director to develop policy recommendations and strategy for new and existing campaigns.
- Assist in recruiting, hiring and training program staff
Location
Washington, D.C.
Qualifications
A minimum of five years of professional experience in grassroots organizing, organization building, and/or campaign politics. Related advanced degrees may count towards experience.
- Ability to build strong working relationships with other professional advocates and organizers who work on a variety of issues.
- Ability to see opportunities for collaboration and funding and secure them in order to build the organization.
- Ability to work quickly and creatively, both proactively and in response to current events.
- Driven by the issue and interested in the policy details.
Salary and Benefits
Commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package includes health care, educational loan assistance, retirement, vacation, and ongoing training opportunities.
To apply
Apply online at the Work For Progress website. Please address your cover letter to Meredith Small.